In January 2000, these pyrenean ibex became extinct. This is due to overhunting, disease and competition from goats and sheep.
The Blue Pike
These fish are found in the Great Lakes of Canada. In 1975, they became extinct, due to overfishing and competition with new fish introduced to the lakes by human.
Thylacine/ Tasmanian Tiger
In 1888, in order to protect the farmers' sheep, hunters in Tasmania were awarded for killing thylacine. The last one died in 1936, in a zoo.
Moa
The Giant Moa, is a bird which is approximately 3 metres tall and weighed about 250 kg. These birds are believed to be extinct by 1500, mainly due to hunting by Māori.
Endangered animals
Animals
Description
Black Rhinoceros
Since the 1970s, the populations of black rhinoceros has dropped by 95% due to over hunting.
Bluefin Tuna
Since the 1970s, population of bluefin tuna has dropped by 70% due to overfishing.
Penguin
Penguins are dying from human activities such as mining.
Endangered animals